This site is established to provide information to the residents & property owners that have been or at risk of being impacted as a result of the Colby Fire and its aftermath. While the fire itself has been extinguished, the restoration and rebuilding will take a considerable amount of time, nearly 5-years according to experts from US Forest Service and LA County Fire Department.

While the effort to restore Glendora’s Foothills is underway, we must also prepare for severe flooding and debris flow problems that can arise during and after each rain. The cooperation of all persons working or living within the designated Colby Fire Impact Area is critical to our single goal of protecting life and property.

With the assistance of Debris Flow maps prepared by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, we have designated all properties north of Sierra Madre between the western city boundaries of Azusa/Glendora to the eastern boundary of properties on the western side of the Little Dalton Wash. These properties have the highest risk of being impacted by flooding/debris flows from rainfall due to the loss of vegetation in the foothills.

Emergency Protocols for Possible Flooding/Debris Flow Events:

Green Level

No evacuation orders in effect.

No rain-related parking restrictions in effect.

Residents encouraged to monitor weather conditions and be alert to changes.

No restricted entry to any city/county areas.

Yellow Level

No evacuation orders in effect.

Rain-related parking restrictions in effect.

Residents directed to remove vehicles, trash bins and other obstructions from streets and/or travel lanes as they will be subject to tow or removal by authorities.

No restricted entry to impact area/potentially impacted areas.

Orange Level

Voluntary evacuation orders in effect.

Residents directed to remove vehicles, trash bins, other obstructions from streets and/or travel lanes prior to evacuating as they will be subject to tow or removal by authorities.

Residents will be directed to an Evacuation Center at the Crowther Teen & Family Center, 241 W. Dawson in Glendora. (click for map)

Residents electing not to evacuate will be asked to sign a Refusal to Evacuate Form acknowledging their awareness of the hazards/risk and assuming all liability for the decision to remain and shelter in place.

Those persons staying should move to the highest point within their home.

Residents who do cooperate with the evacuation order will be afforded the opportunity to re-gain entry to their residential area at the discretion of the Police Department upon the showing of proof of residency and signing a waiver form acknowledging their decision to re-enter and/or remain.

Red Level

Mandatory evacuation order in effect. All residents ordered to leave the impacted and/or potentially impacted areas.

Residents directed to remove vehicles, trash bins, other obstructions from the streets and/or travel lanes prior to evacuating as they will be subject to tow or removal by authorities.

Residents will be directed to an Evacuation Center at the Crowther Teen & Family Center, 241 W. Dawson in Glendora. (click for map)

Residents electing not to evacuate will be required to sign a Refusal to Evacuate Form, acknowledging their awareness of the hazards/risks and assuming all liability for the decision to remain and shelter in place.

Entry into the area shall be prohibited to all persons except public safety first responders.

Residents will not be allowed to return to their homes so long as the “Red level” protocol remains in effect.

If you feel conditions are unsafe to evacuate, move to the highest safe place in your residence and shelter in place.

RE-Entry Protocols

A. Only persons and vehicles authorized by the Glendora Police Department will be permitted to enter secured/impacted/potentially impacted areas.

B. Only residents (with proof of residency) and their authorized relatives/contractors/assistance workers will be permitted to enter secured/impacted/potentially impacted areas, with Police Department approval.

How can I be alerted for Breaking News concerning Colby Fire Preparedness?

The City uses Nixle and other social media venues to communicate emergency information concerning preparedness for those within the Colby Fire Impact Area. Our primary source is Nixle. This will provide information of impending storm information, evacuation orders and/or significant activities being undertaken by government entities related to the restoration and preparedness.

My home or structure was damaged either by the fire or debris flow, what do I need to do?

Our first suggestion is that you need to be aware of non-licensed contractors or scam artists that may try to get work from you. Do not hire an unlicensed contractor and do reference checks on any contractor or firm you hire to do any rebuilding or restoration. You can check to see if someone is currently licensed in California by checking the California Contractors Board.

Almost every aspect of rebuilding or even restoration requires a permit or approval under California law. If you have questions, please call the Glendora Building Division at (626) 914-8222.

Significant activities underway:

Los Angeles County Public works will begin cleaning out the Englewild, Harrow, Hook East and Hook West debris basins. This may cause an increase of truck traffic within the Colby Fire Impact Area as this work in being completed. Attempts to control the dust will be made utilizing water trucks and sweepers. Click here for a map of the tentative haul routes.